Joe Vanden Plas

As the senior writer of In Business Madison, Joe researches and writes content for the monthly print magazine, the daily e-newsletters, and networking events. With 40 years of experience in journalism, including 25 in the Capital Region, the 1983 UW–Stevens Point graduate has covered government, business, athletics, and culture. Outside the office, the Green Bay native enjoys power walks with wife Patty, classic movies, and sporting events.

CEOs of Tomorrow names new executive leaders

Lorena Guimaraens and Tobias Briscoe will serve as co-executive directors

United Way holding silent auction for Packer tickets

Auction made possible by donation of 2026 season tickets

DNR secretary asks Enbridge to halt work on gas pipeline

State wants pause to investigate cause of Aug. 25 spill in Iron County

Warsh speech could shed light on economy, inflation

His address is scheduled today at Fed’s annual economic symposium

La Crosse power company employees report uptick in death threats

Threat of violence related to proposed MariBell power line

State budget surplus approaches $3B mark

Legislative Fiscal Bureau reports 3.4% increase in tax collections

Federal judge pauses Trump plan to limit mail-in voting

Ruling is likely to be appealed to Supreme Court

Wisconsin joins multistate lawsuit over Trump health policies

Gov. Tony Evers charges Trump administration with undermining women’s health

Kenosha residents want pause on Microsoft’s data center development

Some want future data center expansion put to a referendum

Data centers aren’t the only tech development under scrutiny

Town of Christiana residents fight expansion of Koshkonong Solar Farm